SATPC0037542 Tab 06 RDSS..pdf

This is a Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source or Brand Name document from NASA Shared Services Center recommending sole source procurement from Element U.S Space & Defense for shock testing of reefing line cutters. The period of performance is 5 weeks ARO.

The justification states that Element is the only viable source because this effort is follow-on work to previous testing, and NASA requires data equivalent to what was provided under the previous contract. Element has already completed preliminary work demonstrating their capability to perform the shock testing and deliver acceptable test data. The impact of using another vendor would be significant, with qualification of a new vendor estimated to cost the government over $100,000. The document is dated February 3, 2025 and references form version V2.0 from March 15, 2017.